Robotically Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery | Da Vinci Surgical Robotics | Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST)

Is Robotically-Assisted Surgery Experimental?

No. The use of robotics takes minimally invasive techniques into a new era, further minimizing the physical and emotional impact of surgery on patients. Robotically-assisted minimally invasive surgery (MIS) represents a third generation of surgery, one which builds upon the advances to open surgery introduced by MIS. Robotic technology takes surgery beyond the limits of the human hand, introducing precise, versatile instrument movement combined with three-dimensional visualization of the operative site.

Since the introduction of the da Vinci® Surgical System more than ten years ago, robotically-assisted surgery has been used successfully in tens of thousands of procedures. Its safety and efficacy have been documented in hundreds of clinical publications. The literature supporting the da Vinci® Surgical System’s use is extensive, covering all surgical specialties where the system is used.

Robotically-assisted surgery is here and can offer substantial health benefits. It is the future of minimally invasive surgery and UT MIST surgeons are among the world leaders in its use and success.

What our patients are saying:

I am so happy with my decision to go to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at the UT Specialty Surgery Center. My surgeon and his team helped me to really understand everything that was happening each step of the way. As promised, my recovery was speedy and I was back to my regular self sooner than I expected. The front office staff and nurses are A+. My surgical result was excellent and the whole experience could not have been any better.
-Don M., patient

“ I use to wake up choking and gasping for air 2-3 times a week. Thanks to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas I can now say that I am not only medication free but I am sleeping peacefully. The whole staff was great and so caring. They answered all of my questions and helped explain everything before my procedure.”
-Linda A., patient

“The physicians and staff at UT MIST were all so caring and professional. They made me feel at ease about my surgery and have helped me thru each step of it.”
-D. Treibel, patient